Sermons on dead weight:

Wanted Dead Or Alive Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 3, 2023

Do you want to have a dead faith or one that is alive in Christ Jesus

“Wanted dead or alive” James 2:14-26 Intro- Good morning church We have been in a series “Faith without works is dead”. We have been looking at what happens in our life after we have accepted Christ as Lord of our lives. Sadly for some, they do not change very much. In fact, some people we do ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Nazarene

A Dead Dog Image

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Feb 27, 2022

A dead dog is a very unpleasant image to think about. But, if any of us live in fear on a daily basis, the dead dog we see is ourselves. Mephibosheth had an encounter with fear; and thereafter, looked upon himself as a dead dog.

Back when I was in college, a friend and I used to go cave exploring as often as possible. Sometimes we went caving about twice a week. One evening we followed a lead for a new cave that we heard about, one that was in the top of a ridge and was supposed to be really huge. When someone tells you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Dead To The Law

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

This chapter seems to be in the wrong place.

WHY? In chapter 6 Paul told us clearly that Christians do not continue in sin, because when Christ died to sin, so did we. We are no longer "in Adam." Our victory over sin is established through the death of Christ Jesus. Now you would think that after this tremendous victory we have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritually Dead Christian Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 4, 2023

A look at those who were once Christians but are now spiritually dead.

The Spiritually Dead Christian If you have your Bible, please open it to Revelation 3. We are going to look at a lot of scripture today, but that is where we will start. A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around to see each ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Dead Man Walking PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the Christian call to sacrifice and surrender, the consequences of disobedience, and the transformative power of yielding to God's will.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We're going to be diving into a meaty topic today, one that challenges us, inspires us, and calls us to a deeper commitment in our walk with the Lord. We're talking about the necessity of sacrifice, the cost of disobedience, and the power of surrender. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Topics: Glory Of God

Hope In God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 9, 2014

Paul knew what placing everything in God’s hands had done for Him. He wanted others to place everything, their very existence & its priorities & activities in God’s hands also. God proves Himself totally trustworthy to those who place their life in His Ha

2 CORINTHIANS 1: 8-11 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] HOPE IN GOD The hope in God which sustained Paul in his relationship with the Corinthians had to first grow and mature in his own life. Paul had an experience in Asia during a missionary Journey that had caused him to hope only in God. This ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Does Your Talent Weight?

Contributed by Greg Wiens on Jul 14, 2007

This is a sermon on the parable of the three stewards. I really love this story and I was my sermon choice when we chose to preach for a summer on parables of Jesus.

How Much Does Your Talent Weigh? Show Clip of Paul Potts’ Audition from Britian’s Got Talent from U-Tube We all love it when somebody finds out about a hidden talent that they have and then use it. The clip that you just saw is from a show called Britain’s Got Talent. The idea of the show is ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

New Year's Weight Loss

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 6, 2024

Sermon about the results of our fasting and prayer month, gazing into the face of Christ

Background to passage: Paul in his third letter to this troubled, but eventually triumphant church, has spent the better part of the first two chapters giving some information about his travel plans and the changes that had come unexpectedly. He notes how God has used these frustrations to open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Weight Of Judgment: How It Affects Our Relationship

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 13, 2023

Embracing Matthew 7:1-5, we explore 'The Weight of Judgment' and its profound effects on our relationships. Prepare to uncover transformative insights for richer, more meaningful connections.

I. Introduction Recently I read “The One Year Love Language Minute Devotional by Gary Chapman” He wrote about his counseling experience, he explains, “When couples come to me for counseling, I often give each individual a sheet of paper and ask them to list their spouse’s faults. They will write ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, Romans 2:1, Luke 6:45, 1 Peter 5:5, Proverbs 16:18, Colossians 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory! Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 7, 2018

Attention deserved (or not deserved) seems to be in our mind when we think of glory today. The Hebrew word for glory has a different history, however. It originally meant weight, heaviness.

Revelation Chapter 15 TRANSLATION v 5 and after these things I saw, and the temple of the tabernacle of the testimony was opened in heaven v 6 and seven angels came out of the temple having the seven plagues, clothed in clean linen, light and wearing around their chests golden sashes. v 7 and one ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-8

Denomination: *other

Resolutions For The New Year

Contributed by J. Martin on Jan 13, 2007

Resolutions are quite popular during this season. Everyone is working on them though not many really understand what they mean. According to the dictionary, a resolution is “the process of reaching a firm decision about something; to deal with [somethin

Resolutions are quite popular during this season. Everyone is working on them though not many really understand what they mean. According to the dictionary, a resolution is “the process of reaching a firm decision about something; to deal with [something] successfully; to make [something] clear ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wounds To Wonder

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 30, 2023

The Shoulders of Christ are wide enough to carry all our burdens.

Title: Wounds to Wonder Introduction: The prophet Isaiah has so many beautiful insights into the suffering of our Lord and the glory that follows. Isaiah 53:4-6 KJV "Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Removals" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 8, 2008

Sermon 10 in a study in Colossians

“…and in Him you were also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in the removal of the body of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ; 12 having been buried with Him in baptism, in which you were also raised up with Him through faith in the working of God, who raised Him from the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Arise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

This sermon explores God's command to Joshua, encouraging believers to find strength in divine promises and live in awed adoration of God.

Welcome beloved friends, to this sacred gathering, a time and place where we seek to commune with our Heavenly Father and understand His divine will for our lives. We are here today, not as individuals lost in the wilderness, but as a collective, a community of believers, united in our pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:2-6

Topics: Moses, Dead

Are You Dead Enough, Yet ?

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008

Must die to live

Are You Dead Enough, Yet ? Joh 11:1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. Joh 11:2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) Joh 11:3 Therefore his ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal